US Bridges

Co.Rd. 14 over Gladey Mill Branch

Fair

Randolph County, Alabama · (bud Cumm Culvert) · Structure no. 006573

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
260
1990 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co.Rd. 14 over Gladey Mill Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Co.Rd. 14 over Gladey Mill Branch in Randolph County, Alabama. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 260 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2030. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCo.Rd. 14
CrossesGladey Mill Branch
Location(bud Cumm Culvert)
RouteCounty Highway 14
CountyRandolph County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.1273, -85.3215
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260 (1990)
Projected traffic250 by 2030
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$539,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co.Rd. 14 over Gladey Mill Branch built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co.Rd. 14 over Gladey Mill Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does Co.Rd. 14 over Gladey Mill Branch carry?

About 260 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Co.Rd. 14 over Gladey Mill Branch?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Co.Rd. 14 over Gladey Mill Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.